To borrow from ‘Taylor Swift’, We will never ever ever …wear an iWatch (despite how cool we secretly think they look). So we are really excited by the new #androidwear coming out in time to vie for your holiday bonus bucks. Here’s a peek at the ASUS model, expected in to hit stores next week.

If you want to skip the 7 minute video, here’s the the blow-by-blow. In many cases each assistant handled its task slightly differently. For more details view the video, or follow this link to wpcentral.com’s article.

Your on the go and need to capture or produce an image from your phone? Let’s say, for instance, that you are planning of finally redeeming that Groupon you purchased. Or, perhaps, you plan on flashing your e-ticket to the airline check-in attendants. These would be bad times for your 4G or WiFi connection to fail. In preparing for hi-stress situations you are best served if you plan for technology to fail. Sure; one way to mitigate against an awkward moment by printing is by producing a printout of your ticket or voucher. My, how old skool!

Another, less retro, failsafe involvles capturing a screenshot of your e-ticket or voucher prior to use, while your internet connection is rock-steady. That way, if you lose connectivity, you still have the image on your phone to present when needed. And, yes, these methods also work with instant messenger apps (e.g. Snapchat).

Android phone

At the same time, press the On/Off switch and the Volume down buttons.The image is captured and added to your Picture album/gallery.

Newer Samsung users: In addition to the above Android instruction, with newer Samsung phones (e.g. Galaxy 4) you can capture a screen with a hand gesture. The setting activated by going into your System Settings, under Motions and gestures.

iPhone

At the same time, press the Power and the Home buttons.The image is captured and added to your Camera Roll

Windows 8 phone

At the same time, press the Start and the Power buttons.The screenshot is captured and added to the Screenshots album in the Photos Hub

note: The methods listed here are neither model nor version specific and may not apply to all makes and models: your mileage may vary 🙂